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420 WEST 49 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10019 · BIN 1026614 · Hell's Kitchen · On record since Nov 26, 1990 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘHell's Kitchen
Among the most complained-about buildings in Hell's Kitchen
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Hell's Kitchen over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 3100% in the last 2 years (32 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
39 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.1/yr99th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
47
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
7
Total Priority Bⓘ
32
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
21%
7 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Nov 26, 1990. Latest: Jun 1, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
47total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 1, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 1, 2026
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Compliance inspection performed

Jun 1, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 1, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

May 29, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMay 29, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

Jul 18, 2025

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJul 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 2, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJul 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 5, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 2, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 2, 2025

Please see complaint number

Apr 25, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 24, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 11, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 7, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jan 6, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 31, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 27, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 20, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 20, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 19, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 11, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

Dec 11, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 6, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 4, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 3, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 25, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 25, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 29, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 7, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 2, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 7, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 3, 2010

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2009

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 9, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 4, 2009

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2008

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 14, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 3, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 3, 2008

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 1997

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 15, 1997

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Feb 6, 1991

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDMar 29, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 26, 1990

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDJan 2, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 1, 2026
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Jun 1, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
Jun 1, 2026
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Jun 1, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
May 29, 2026
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed May 29, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
Jul 18, 2025
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Jul 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 15, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 2, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jul 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 10, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 5, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 2, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 2, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 25, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 10, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 7, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 3, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 31, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 27, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Dec 20, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 20, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Dec 19, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Dec 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Dec 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 4, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 3, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 3, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 25, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 27, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Nov 25, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Nov 25, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 1, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 20, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 2, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 7, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
May 3, 2010
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2009
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 9, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 4, 2009
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 20, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 21, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 13, 2008
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 14, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 21, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 2008
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 12, 1997
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 15, 1997

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED
Feb 6, 1991
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Mar 29, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 26, 1990
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Jan 2, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection